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Archives for November 2024

I got a desk treadmill to relieve stress — instead, it stressed me out

I became so mired in the smart features, I forgot to walk.

Victoria Song
Wes Davis
Wes Davis
We can’t wait for you to try the Mac Pro Mini.

Jerrod Hofferth’s 3D printed miniaturized Mac Pro-style enclosure for the new Mac Mini is just adorable — and practical, for those who can’t abide the Mini’s power button placement and want to do something about it.

As a bonus, the wheels don’t cost $700.

Elizabeth Lopatto
Elizabeth Lopatto
A look inside a16z’s cozy relationship with the Las Vegas police.

Ben Horowitz has donated a minimum of $7.6 million to fund police purchases. a16z portfolio companies, —such as Skydio, Prepared911, and Flock Safety — benefited.

Emma Roth
Emma Roth
Did Disney get CGI Stitch right?

To me, his blue fur looks a little dull. But I really can’t complain — especially when the creepy live-action Minecraft animals and a photorealistic Simba exist.

Emma Roth
Emma Roth
He who shall not be named.

At the Jack Dorsey-owned Block, employees were given “stern warnings” not to speak of Jay-Z, according to Fortune. Employees reportedly weren’t told why they couldn’t mention the rapper, who is also on Block’s board.

Block, purchased a majority stake in Jay-Z’s music streaming app Tidal in 2021. Tidal laid off more staff last month, but that may not be the end of this year’s cuts, Fortune reports.

Allison Johnson
Allison Johnson
Pixel’s big Tensor bet isn’t panning out how Google hoped.

That’s the gist of a report from Android Authority. According to leaked documents, Google’s custom chipset isn’t delivering the value the company had hoped for. Overheating is also cited as the top reason for Pixel returns — ouch. As such, Tensor G6 might emphasize lowering production costs and improving thermals over raw performance gains. Sounds like a real hot topic.